Chrysanthus of Jerusalem
Chrysanthus of Jerusalem | |
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| Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem | |
| In office 1707–1731 | |
| Preceded by | Dositheos II Notaras |
| Succeeded by | Meletius |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chrysanthus Notaras 1655 Arachova, Aigialeia, Achaea |
| Died | February 7, 1731 (aged 75–76) Jerusalem |
| Resting place | Jerusalem |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Alma mater | University of Padua Paris Observatory |
| Known for | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, mathematics |
| Institutions | Paris Observatory |
| Doctoral advisor | Giovanni Domenico Cassini |
Chrysanthus Notaras (Greek: Χρύσανθος Νοταράς; 1655/1660 – February 7, 1731), also known as Chrysanthus of Jerusalem, was Patriarch of Jerusalem (February 19, 1707 – February 7, 1731) and a scholar in Eastern Orthodoxy. He was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, and author. He is known for creating modern maps in the Greek language. He was one of Giovanni Domenico Cassini's students. He also built astronomical equipment.